This activity is jointly provided by Global Education Group and Integritas Communications.

This activity is supported by an educational grant from Genzyme, a Sanofi Company, and Regeneron Pharmaceuticals.

Faculty

Robert E. Kalb, MD
Chair, Dermatology Department
Buffalo Medical Group, PC
Clinical Professor of Dermatology
The State University of New York at Buffalo
Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
New Brunswick, New Jersey

Jeffrey M. Weinberg, MD
Associate Clinical Professor of Dermatology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
New York, New York
Director, Division of Dermatology
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center
Richmond Hill, New York

Target Audience

The educational design of this activity addresses the needs of dermatologists, allergists/clinical immunologists, and other clinicians involved in the ongoing management of patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.

Statement of Need/Program Overview

Atopic dermatitis is a chronic inflammatory condition with manifestations in the skin and in other organ systems throughout the body.1 Increasing in prevalence over the last 2 decades, the disease places tremendous burdens on patients, caregivers, and other family members.1,2 Our evolving understanding of disease pathophysiology and widespread effects on patient health and quality of life highlight the need for prompt diagnosis and proactive management.3,4 Moreover, research into the mechanisms underlying atopic dermatitis pathogenesis and progression has led to new approaches for disease characterization and treatment.5,6 The goal of this eHealth Source™ activity is to educate clinicians on atopic dermatitis pathoetiology, best practices in patient evaluations, and the clinical profiles of treatment options for moderate-to-severe disease, including a biologic therapy recently approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). With the overall goal of improving outcomes for patients with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis, this educational activity integrates published clinical data and the experience of expert faculty to provide actionable recommendations on individualizing care and improving patient-clinician communication.

Communicate with patients and, when necessary, caregivers to improve their understanding of atopic dermatitis and secondary complications, while facilitating shared decision-making

Physician Accreditation Statement

This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the accreditation requirements and policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) through the joint providership of Global Education Group (Global) and Integritas Communications. Global is accredited by the ACCME to provide continuing medical education for physicians.

Physician Credit Designation

Global Education Group designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.5 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Fee Information & Refund/Cancellation Policy

There is no fee for this educational activity.

Disclosure of Conflicts of Interest

Global Education Group (Global) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals and their spouses/life partners who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by Global for fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

The faculty reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouses/life partners have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:

The following planners and managers reported the following financial relationships or relationships to products or devices they or their spouses/life partners have with commercial interests related to the content of this CME activity:

Disclosure of Unlabeled Use

This educational activity may contain discussion of published and/or investigational uses of agents that are not indicated by the FDA. Global Education Group (Global) and Integritas Communications do not recommend the use of any agent outside of the labeled indications.

The opinions expressed in the educational activity are those of the faculty and do not necessarily represent the views of any organization associated with this activity. Please refer to the official prescribing information for each product for discussion of approved indications, contraindications, and warnings.

Disclaimer

Participants have an implied responsibility to use the newly acquired information to enhance patient outcomes and their own professional development. The information presented in this activity is not meant to serve as a guideline for patient management. Any procedures, medications, or other courses of diagnosis or treatment discussed in this activity should not be used by clinicians without evaluation of patient conditions and possible contraindications on dangers in use, review of any applicable manufacturer’s product information, and comparison with recommend

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